Training to Become an Oiran

"I'll help look for it too!"

Tengen Uzui nodded.

"Um!

But remember, once you've found the right person, if possible, call me first so I can have a go at Upper Rank!

If I can't beat you, then you can step in!

Teiichi watched quietly as the courtesan walked further and further away.

They only slowly withdrew their gaze after that place was once again blocked by the crowd.

"Okay, I understand!"

As he spoke, Teiichi his gaze on Tengen Uzui.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now?"

Tengen Uzui nodded. "Yeah, I'll go keep an eye on those three too!"

The two went their separate ways.

Teiichi took Nezuko for another stroll through the Entertainment District.

As I walked, I tried to recall the few remaining parts of the plot in my mind.

Although he had been rendered speechless by Tengen Uzui before.

However, Entertainment District still remembers very clearly that this is Daki Teiichi.

Daki really is a geisha here.

Why not the madam and her servants?

If they were madams and servants, they'd be cursed to death, wouldn't they?

Of course, becoming a geisha is absurd enough.

It's easy to imagine that Upper Rank is here, acting as a geisha for the people she sees as food...

emm...

She even became the most beautiful courtesan.

If we could find it directly, that would be convenient.

but...

I looked up and saw the Entertainment District stretching as far as the eye could see.

Let's wait for Tanjiro and the others to come looking for us; no one's dead anyway.

And then, what other intelligence was there...?

emmm...

Tengen Uzui lost an arm here...

besides...

It seems that Daki dug a hole in the Entertainment District.

Thinking of this, Teiichi stopped in his tracks.

The Wind Field gently spread out, and a breeze swept through the Entertainment District.

The next moment, various messages came in.

Elaborately decorated buildings, geishas dressed in their finest attire, a constant stream of pedestrians on the streets, and neatly arranged paving stones on the ground...

There's too much information, too much clutter, and it's impossible to filter Teiichi all out. We need to filter out the useless information one by one.

After a moment, Teiichi frowned slightly.

No?

I must be remembering correctly!

That's not right either.

I remember the underground cave being quite large.

It's unlikely that it will be directly revealed in any particular place.

Does that mean it's blocked by a building?

With this in mind, Teiichi focused his mind again.

A gentle breeze quickly blew into each shop, then slipped through the gaps.

a long time.

An image entered Teiichi's mind.

In the vast underground cave, ribbons hung in mid-air.

A sudden breeze caused the ribbons to sway gently inside the cave.

Teiichi's lips curled up slightly, but the smile quickly faded.

We absolutely must save them.

However, we can't go to rescue them now.

If I were to go there now, I'm afraid Daki open the door and run away in a few seconds.

He felt a pulling force on his arm again, Teiichi raised his eyes slightly, looking at Nezuko with a puzzled expression.

Nezuko pointed in one direction.

"There... there!"

Teiichi looked towards the somewhat lively area in the distance and gave a slight smile.

"Come on, let's go take another look!"

Just as Teiichi was strolling through the Entertainment District with Nezuko...

Tengen Uzui sat alone on the roof of the Kyogoku House, gazing at the bustling streets below.

There are still so many people, and it's still so lively.

Everything seemed no different from usual.

Besides my intuition constantly telling me that something was wrong here!

He slowly raised his right hand and placed it on his knee.

Since what happened with Kato, Oni has been reducing his activity frequency.

In other words, ghosts are unlikely to eat people indiscriminately unless absolutely necessary.

A typical ghost might only need to eat one person every one or two months.

Even if the time it Upper Rank is shortened, it should still be at least ten days.

Does that mean I have a few more days to find the Upper Rank?

If we can't find it then.

So, could Hinatsuru, Makio, or Suma be the next victims?

His fist slowly clenched.

Kyogoku House.

Zenitsu followed the madam down the corridor, looking utterly defeated.

Damn it!!

Is it possible that nobody wants me and I even have to pay them to get a job?

Am I really that worthless?

Ahead of Zenitsu, the madam walked forward while speaking:

"You're just too ugly. Oh well, let's see if you have any talent in any area!"

If you don't have any talent or skill, then you can only be a servant!

"Ah..."

Am I... too ugly?

Zenitsu's pride was insulted once again, and he would have run away if it weren't for the fact that this was a mission.

Click!

The door slowly opened, revealing several geishas and two little girls holding pipa (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument).

"Kika, Kari, Osetsu, these are the children I just bought. Teach them and see if they have any talent!" the madam instructed the three people in the room.

Upon hearing this, the three looked over, and then naturally their gazes fell upon Zenitsu.

Kika raised a hand to cover her mouth, and asked in surprise:

"Eh? Madam, why did you buy such a... like this child?"

What?

Why don't you just say it?

Zenitsu thought angrily.

The madam took a slow puff from her pipe before saying:

"Because the person selling this child is not only not getting money, but is even losing money on him!"

Even without special talents, they can still help with chores!

It's a sure thing!

At this point, the madam paused, a smile unconsciously creeping onto her lips.

"And the customer selling the child is really handsome!"

Upon hearing this, Osetsu couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle softly.

I think the last one is the most important!

Kika and Kari couldn't help but laugh after hearing this.

The madam interrupted, "Alright, alright! Quickly check if this child has any talent in any area!"

Kika nodded and beckoned to Zenitsu.

Although this person had just looked down on him, Zenitsu forgave her for the sake of her beauty and walked over.

Kika picked up a pipa from the side and handed it to Zenitsu, then said:

"Sit between these two children, and I'll teach you how to play it in a bit!"

Zenitsu took the pipa and then sat down as Kika instructed.

After Zenitsu sat down, Kika began to play.

The melodious music calmed Zenitsu's mind a little.

Then came a series of experiences along the way.

It's one thing for Inosuke Tanjiro, but even someone would want Tanjiro for free, yet here I am, having to pay him to be taken!

And after arriving here, I was looked down upon in every way!!

Damn it!!

After the music ended, Kika looked at Zenitsu and asked:

"So, have you learned a bit about it?"

Zenitsu gripped the biwa tightly with all five fingers, his mind still replaying the discrimination he had suffered along the way.

I will definitely... I will make all of you who look down on me regret it!!

I must become the most beautiful courtesan here!!!

His right hand rose slightly, then fell abruptly.

The melodious music filled the room once more...